Transport Manager

About the Employer
This successful, professional organisation provides essential environmental services to businesses and residential properties. With decades of industry experience, they are known for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Transport Manager
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands-on Transport Manager to join this company. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys taking full ownership of transport performance.

You will be responsible for daily transport operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and strong commercial outcomes. Working closely with drivers and operational teams, you will play a key role in optimising fleet performance, maintaining service standards, and driving continuous improvement across the transport function.

Duties & Responsibilities
Manage daily transport operations, including routing, planning, and fleet utilisation
Monitor and improve vehicle performance, efficiency, and downtime
Ensure compliance with transport legislation and operator licence requirements
Take ownership of operational costs, KPIs, and overall profitability
Lead, manage, and motivate drivers to ensure high performance and accountability
Maintain accurate records and ensure audit readiness
Resolve customer service issues and ensure reliable service delivery
Support compliance with industry accreditations and standards Education & Skills Required
Previous experience in a transport or logistics operations management role
Very good people skills, able to influence and manage teams, able to motivate and build engagement
CPC qualification (or working towards it)
Strong knowledge of transport systems, routing software, and Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licence
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills If you are a driven and hands-on transport professional looking to make a real impact within a growing organisation, apply today and take the next step in your career